ozymandias - structure Flashcards
1
Q
what type of poem? what does this show?
A
a sonnet although it mixes 2 main types of sonnet forms. show broken nature of the statue and Ozymandias’ rules
2
Q
are there any stanzas?
A
no it is one long poem told through the voice of the traveller, it is like a story
3
Q
theme of power throughout poem
A
it is transitory. meaning it changes over time. could be a warning to the king at the time that his power won’t last. it is criticism of the king
4
Q
what does the poem criticise
A
monarchy and religion
